Excursions
If you would like to discuss how these excursions can fit into your holiday itinerary, please contact our team via the enquiry form or call 01737 214 250.
The following excursions are available :
Blue Ice - Glacier Hiking & Ice Climbing
| Region: | Reykjavik, South West |
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| Duration: | 4 hrs (9 hrs with transfers from Reykjavik) |
| Price: | from £106 per person |
| Departures: | Year round, daily at 09:00* |
This excursion takes you to the frozen glacial tongue of Solheimajokull. Accompanied by an expert guide, walk with crampons up onto the ice field where a wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and crevasses awaits. Along the way can try your hand at ice climbing (equipment provided) on one of the impressive ice walls. Includes approx. 4 hrs on the glacier, glacier gear and safety equipment. Bring warm clothing, rain gear and hiking boots. *Available with transfers from Reykjavik, or meet at the Solheimajokull car park (11:30 daily for self-drive clients).
Minimum age 14 years. Level: easy.
Deep Into the Blue - Diving Tour
| Region: | Reykjavik, South West |
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| Duration: | 6 hrs (with transfers from Reykjavik) |
| Price: | from £167 per person |
| Departures: | daily at 09:00-09:30 (year-round) |
Possibly one of the most unique dives you'll ever experience! Two dives allow you to
explore below the surface at Thingvellir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; it is here that the
Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet. Silfra fissure is the world-class dive
site, between 10-30 metres deep and with crystal clear waters - explore the lava walls and dive
between the earth's crust! Supplement to take a dry-suit speciality qualification is
an additional £139 per licence. Snorkellers can join this trip for £72 per person. Dive
qualification requirement: PADI open water or compatible required, PADI advanced and dry suit
certificates recommended. All dives are performed in a dry suit. Age limit: 18 years.
Available with transfers from Reykjavik (10-10:30 20 Nov - 20 Jan) or meet at Thingvellir
service centre/campsite (for self-drive clients).
Eyjafjallajokull Volcano by Superjeep and Lava Hike
| Region: | South West |
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| Duration: | various; from 5-8 hrs (with 2-7 hr walks) |
| Price: | from £139 per person |
| Departures: | daily, 10:00 |
This unique superjeep and hiking tour explores the other-worldly Fimmvorduhals area in South Iceland, where the volcanic eruption of April-May 2010 started. Departs from Hotel Ranga and other nearby accommodation.
Horse Riding in the South West
| Region: | South West |
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| Duration: | 1-3 hours |
| Price: | from £27 per person |
| Departures: | Year round |
Experience riding the world's most pure-bred horse on a choice of riding excursions close to Hveragerdi, around a half hour drive from Reykjavik. From Eldhestar Horse Riding Centre (Vellir Farm) choose excursions lasting from one to a three hours. Riders are matched with horses according to experience.
Hot Springs Hunt - Hiking Tour
| Region: | Reykjavik, South West |
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| Duration: | 4 hrs (6 hrs with transfers) |
| Price: | from £56 per person |
| Departures: | Wed at 08:30 (year round) |
Enjoy a 7km half day hike (approx. 3 hrs total walking) in a beautiful area filled
with hot springs and bubbling mud pools; the Reykjadalur (the Valley of Smoke), under an hour's
drive from Reykjavik. Explore the lower slopes of the Hellisheidi mountain range and the
outskirts of the town of Hveragerdi, famous for its greenhouses, hot springs and flowers. Bring
your swimsuit as during the trek there is a stop for a relaxing bathe in a naturally heated
river.
Minimum age 10 yrs. Available either including transfers from Reykjavik, or meet the
excursion at the 'N1' petrol station at Hveragerdi (departs 09:30 for self-drive
clients).
Kayaking in the South West
| Region: | South West |
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| Duration: | 1-3 hours |
| Price: | from £25 per person |
| Departures: | Jun - Aug |
Explore the sheltered waters near Stokkseyri on a fun kayaking adventure. Enjoy paddling under your own steam - a peaceful and relaxing way to explore and view the Icelandic wildlife. Seals frequent this area and often follow the kayaks!
Quad Biking in Reykjanes Peninsula
| Region: | Reykjavik |
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| Duration: | 1-4 hours on ATV |
| Price: | from £53 per adult |
| Departures: | Year round |
Choice of tours from Grindavik, riding a quad-bike (all-terrain vehicle ATV). Drive through lava fields and black sands of the Reykanes Peninsula.
River Rafting Fun in the South West
| Region: | Reykjavik |
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| Duration: | 3-4 hours (7-8 hrs with transfers) |
| Price: | from £42 per person |
| Departures: | daily at 08:30-09:00 / 12:00-12:30 (May-Oct) |
Enjoy a thrilling rafting excursion on the Hvita River (pronounced Kveetau) - one of the most popular adventure activities in Iceland. The Hvita river is just a little more than an hour from Reykjavik and has a perfectly balanced mix of serene canyons and adrenaline pumping waves and rapids. Available either including transfers from Reykjavik, or meet the excursion at the rafting base camp, near Geysir hot springs (for self-drive clients).
Entrance to the sauna at the base camp is included, together with soup and bread! Minimum age 12 yrs. Suitable for beginner rafters.
River Ride - White Water Canoeing in the South West
| Region: | Reykjavik, South West |
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| Duration: | 3-4 hrs (7-8 hrs with transfers) |
| Price: | from £50 per person |
| Departures: | daily (May-Sep) |
Enjoy an exciting and active excursion on the water! Paddle 7 kilometres down the Hvita river, experiencing a thrilling combination of calm canyons, rushing rapids and even the chance to jump from a cliff into the river! Recommended for those with rafting experience (two people sit together in the canoe, with guide in accompanying craft). Available either including transfers from Reykjavik, or meet the excursion at the rafting base camp, near Geysir hot springs (for self-drive clients).
Snowmobiling and Superjeep on Langjokull Glacier
| Region: | Reykjavik |
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| Duration: | 10 hours |
| Price: | £395 per person |
| Departures: | daily at 08:00 Dec-Jun |
Experience a thrilling full day excursion, travelling by superjeep and snowmobile on the beautiful Langjokull glacier, close to the famous Gullfoss waterfalls and Geysir hotsprings. This truly is an action-packed day.
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